The Kramář Villa in Letná will be open to the public today

Prague - People can visit Kramář Villa in Prague's Letná today. The residence of Czech prime ministers was named after the chairman of the first Czechoslovak government, Karel Kramář, who had it built. Visitors will see the interiors of the building and the garden with a unique view of the Vltava Valley. The first guided tour starts at 09:00, the last one at 16:00.

The government reopened its palaces and villas after a break caused by the COVID-19 pandemic at the beginning of July, opening one building every holiday Saturday. Kramář Villa was opened twice in July and again on August 8. The events continue in September, where people will be able to visit Strakova Academy and the Liechtenstein Palace in Prague and the Beneš Villa in Sezimovo Ústí. However, visitors must comply with the Ministry of Health's regulations due to the coronavirus.

Kramář Villa was built according to the project of architect Friedrich Ohmann between 1911 and 1915 in a neo-baroque style supplemented with Art Nouveau elements. The building, covering an area of 700 square meters, had 56 rooms upon its completion. In addition to private bedrooms and studies, there were several dining rooms, lounges, halls, guest rooms, and a billiard hall in Russian style.

After the death of the Kramář couple in 1938, the property came into the ownership of the Society of Dr. Karel Kramář, which rented it to the National Gallery. The property was then taken over by the National Museum and in 1952 came under the management of the Office of the Government of the Czech Republic, which used it for representation purposes and to accommodate state visits. Since 1998, the villa has served as the residence of Czech prime ministers.